"SSPDF' Soldier Allegedly Kills Younger Brother Over Financial Dispute in Warrap State

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  SSPDF. South Sudan People's Defense Forces 'SSPDF' soldier today was believed to have shot and killed his younger brother over financial disagreements in Gogrial East County-Warrap State.  According to eyewitnesses and family members. 1st Lieutenant Geng Tong Geng shot his brother twice over the misuse of 1 Million SSP. The deceased Arol Tong Geng was imprison in Kwacjok and was released earlier because the family requested for his release.  The dispute between the brothers was meant to be settled amicably but the 1st. Lieutenant Geng couldn't control his resentment and opted to end his younger brother's life.  Local State and County Authorities have not yet commented on the incident but concerned community members are calling seeking for justice.  Such family conflicts can escalate quickly in this region, where access to resources often exacerbates tensions within families and communities.  This tragedy underscores ongoing social challenges in Warrap State, where

Bor - Juba Highway: Two Killed and Another Critically injured



Local officials confirmed that two civilians killed and another seriously injured during an ambush attack along Juba-Bor highway.

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The passengers travelling from Bor to Juba were attacked in an ambush in bangachorot confirmed the secretary general of Jonglei drivers union.  
Mr. Deng Kur the secretary of Jonglei drivers union said that “The incident occurred at around 9 am when the vehicle was ambushed by gunmen. Two people including the driver were killed while another passenger was critically injured, those attackers looted personal belongings in the car that was carrying 17 passengers.”

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Apart from killing the passengers the gunmen also looted personal belongings of the passengers.  
The deputy commissioner of police Chol Deng Achiek said that “The attackers were in green military uniforms but we are yet to find out whether they are members of the holdout opposition groups or not.”

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Currently the police and Jonglei State officials temporarily stop all means of transportation from Jonglei to Juba. 
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